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Carrefour apologizes to Brazil for CEO's remarks, and beef is headed back to its stores

Brazilian beef is headed back to the shelves of Carrefour-owned grocery stores after a brief boycott sparked by remarks from the French company’s chief executive about nations in the South America trade bloc Mercosur

The Independent UK

Carrefour Attempts Damage Control Against Brazil 'Boycott'

French supermarket group Carrefour attempted Tuesday to end a supplier "boycott" of its stores in Brazil by apologizing for refusing to sell Mercosur-origin meat in its outlets in France.

International Business Times

EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Faces Opposition From European Farmers

Learn about the ongoing negotiations between the EU and Mercosur for a major trade agreement, facing opposition and support from various stakeholders.

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Brazil blocks local meat deliveries to French Carrefour chain over trade row

Brazil's agriculture minister on Monday threw his support behind national meat suppliers who have boycotted deliveries to local French-owned supermarket chain Carrefour, in a growing row related to Mercosur trade negotiations.

Radio France Internationale

Carrefour's cold shoulder for South American beef sparks a backlash from Brazil

Supermarket giant Carrefour’s support for French farmers’ protests against a trade agreement between the European Union and the South American bloc Mercosur has sparked a strong reaction in Brazil

The Independent UK

Brazil Minister Says Supports Meat Supplier 'Boycott' Of Carrefour

Brazil's agriculture minister on Monday threw his support behind national meat suppliers that have halted deliveries to Carrefour supermarkets in a growing row related to Mercosur trade negotiations.

International Business Times

Macron Praises EU-Chile Trade Agreement On Latin America Tour

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday hailed a recently upgraded EU-Chile free trade agreement as he met counterpart Gabriel Boric in Santiago on the last leg of a Latin America tour.

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French farmers call off border blockade after talks with Prime Minister Barnier

French farmers protesting pay and conditions and a prospective EU-Latin America trade deal have lifted a blockade on the Spanish border after an expression of support from Prime Minister Michel Barnier.

Radio France Internationale

French Farmers Lift Border Blockade After Talks With PM

French farmers protesting pay and conditions and a prospective EU-Latin America trade deal on Wednesday lifted a blockade on the Spanish border after an expression of support from Prime Minister Michel Barnier.

International Business Times

French Farmers Threaten 'Chaos' Over Proposed EU-Mercosur Deal

French farmers stepped up their protests Tuesday against a proposed trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries, blocking a key motorway on the border with Spain and vowing to sow "chaos."

International Business Times

French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal, block motorways in southern France

French farmers staged fresh protests on Tuesday against a proposed trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc, comprising four South American nations. While the French government has voiced strong opposition to the deal, the protesters are urging President Emmanuel Macron to take stronger action to protect their…

Radio France Internationale

French Farmers Step Up Protests Against EU-Mercosur Deal

French farmers planned on Tuesday to step up their protests against a proposed trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries, saying it threatens their livelihoods.

International Business Times

'Agriculture Is Dying': French Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Deal

French farmers launched Monday a new wave of action to protest a proposed trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries, which they say threatens their livelihoods.

International Business Times

French Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement

French farmers protest against EU-Mercosur trade deal, citing concerns over unfair competition and environmental risks. Protests escalate as negotiations f...

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'Devil Is In The Details,' EU Chief Says Of S.America Trade Deal

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Sunday "the devil is always in the details" as she spoke of a budding South America trade deal that France has vowed to block at all costs.

Radio France Internationale

Macron seeks to stall Mercosur deal on visit to South America

French President Emmanuel Macron begins a week-long visit to South America on Saturday, starting with the G20 summit in Brazil and continuing with stops in Argentina and Chile. Officially aimed at "relaunching cooperation" with the region, the trip also seeks to stall the unpopular Mercosur trade deal.

Radio France Internationale

Wave of strikes brewing as French budget cuts anger unions

French unions across multiple sectors are calling for strikes and protests in the coming weeks, driven by frustration over planned layoffs and budget reforms. The government has proposed €60 billion in cuts and tax hikes to tackle the country's debt.

The Independent UK

French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal that will increase South American imports

French farmers have protested against a trade deal that would increase agricultural imports from South America, saying it hurt their livelihoods

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Milei's absence from Mercosur presidential summit sows doubt about bloc's future

South American free trade bloc Mercosur held its presidential summit on Monday in Paraguay without Argentina's President Javier Milei, who was in Brazil for a conference of Latin American conservatives. The snub was slammed as "complete foolishness" by Brazil's leader Luis Inacio Lula da Silva and underlines the political frictions…

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Mercosur Faces Uncertain Future Amid Political Discord And Protectionism

Mercosur faces internal discord and stalled trade agreements, impacting regional integration.

The Independent UK

With Argentina's president skipping Mercosur, the future of the trade alliance looks doubtful

The most notable thing about the annual Mercosur summit kicking off in Paraguay is an absence — that of Argentine President Javier Milei

Latin Times

Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González vows to review relations with Cuba, Iran and China if elected

"It is not possible for Venezuela to maintain a presence with countries where human rights are not respected," he said in a recent interview.

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Macron Criticizes Mercosur-EU Deal, Calls For Rebuilding

French President Macron raises concerns about EU-Mercosur trade deal, advocating for new agreement focusing on climate and health standards.

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France's Macron visits Brazil to launch €1bn Amazon protection plan

French President Emmanuel Macron, who has criticized Brazil for not doing enough to protect the Amazon, is in the South American country for a three-day visit. Alongside President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, he'll launch a billion-euro green investment plan for the rainforest.

Radio France Internationale

French Senate rejects EU-Canada free trade agreement

French senators have voted by a large majority against the ratification of the free trade deal between the European Union and Canada known as Ceta. In a blow to French President Emmanuel Macron, the rejection follows weeks of protests by farmers opposed to such liberal trade policies.

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